The Newton Democratic City Committee’s Climate Crisis Subcommittee sponsored an online watch party for the Mass Citizens’ Climate Forum held on October 19 to inform citizens about how recent state and Federal legislation could accelerate climate action across Massachusetts. The forum was organized by Citizens’ Climate Lobby and streamed by…
Posts published in October 2022
Last week, the Conservation Commission received an informal presentation from the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Department and its consultant, CDM Smith, on the proposed renovation of Newton South’s artificial turf fields — Brandeis Road and Winkler Stadium fields and the proposed resurfacing of the track (replacement of rubberized surfacing). The…
The deadline for registering to vote is October 29 at 5PM. Register online or by mail or in person at the Clerk’s office in City Hall. Verify your voter registration status here The State Election will be on November 8, 7AM-8PM. You may preview your ballot and learn where to…
The Newton Free Library will host Boston Conservatory instructor Carlos Vargas in a solo piano performance in the Library’s Druker Auditorium on November 6, 2PM-3PM.
The third (and last scheduled) temporary closure the MBTA Green Line Riverside (D) branch will end two days earlier than scheduled! The line will be down October 22-28 between Kenmore and Riverside stations. Shuttle buses will again run along the route (except for Beaconsfield), and parking lots at Waban and…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton invites the entire Newton community to an online workshop — Saturday, October 22, 10:30AM-12 Noon — on opportunities for collective environmental action — working together for energy and hope. Learn about local and statewide organizations advocating for societal change and decide where to add your own time,…
The West Suburban YMCA will hold its Angino Fall Festival — free and open to the public — on October 22, 2PM-4PM at 276 Church Street, Newton Corner. Wear your Halloween costume and join in autumn-themed activities, games, crafts and entertainment. Snacks will be provided.
On Sunday, October 23, 11AM-12:30PM, Eliot Church (474 Center Street, Newton Corner) will host demonstrations and discussions of all sorts of sustainable transportation: electric vehicles, plug-ins, and hybrids, etc. Liora Silkes, City of Newton Energy Coach, will discuss recently new state and Federal rebates and incentives. Also learn about Newton’s successful…
Celebrate Diwali with Mayor Fuller at the Durant-Kendrick House (286 Waverly Ave.) on October 24, 4PM. Enjoy Diya lighting, music, Indian dances, and getting to know your neighbors.
After two years of hiatus due to COVID, the Newton Watercolor Society will host its 7th Annual All Member Show at the Newton City Hall Gallery throughout October. Watercolor Society members responded to the call for art for the show with great enthusiasm, and their talent is visible in each of the paintings…